Racing Dinghies

This blog is woefully out of date. I’ll get round to sorting it out soon as since the last major update I’ve had a few more boats that I need to document. I’ve also set up a new blog, just about the restoration of Zenith the Sven Thorell designed sailing canoe – now available at […]

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As with most projects there’s always some slippage. Realised that the blog has been unattended for many years, but looking through the comments that have been stacking up for approval there’s still some interest in old boats. Much has happened since the last update. Work, getting married, house move, rebuilding Land Rovers etc have meant […]

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International Canoe K26 – Zenith, current state Zenith needs a major rebuild, there are at least six planks to replace and over 20 new ribs required…..and a new deck…..and a mast….ahhh, some sails would be useful as well.

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International Canoe K26 – Zenith  Zenith is very much a winter project. I had been aware of Zenith for a year or so before being able to head up to Loch Lomond to collect both her and Rannoch. Andrew Eastwood, responsible for the excellent restoration of Rannoch, found Zenith in a field,. He recognised her […]

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